Vascular Disorders Flashcards
1
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telangiectasia
A
dilated capillaries
2
Q
strawberry nevus
A
elevated lesion that contains closely packed small blood vessels
3
Q
hemangioma
A
soft vascular nodule or patch
4
Q
varicose veins
A
abnormally dilated and twisted veins that can occur anlywhere in the body
5
Q
port wine stain
A
birthmark in which swollen blood vessels create a reddish purplish discoloration of the skin
